Author Topic: MLB & Division Watching (2011) (Read 140142 times)

Vega · « **Reply #3200 on:** October 28, 2011, 04:58:29 pm »

Jerry Dipoto is the new GM of the Angels.

houston-nat · « **Reply #3201 on:** October 31, 2011, 09:16:53 pm »

I only just noticed that during the ALCS Stephen Strasburg tweeted that Justin Verlander "has to step it up." Not sure how I feel about that...

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #3202 on:** October 31, 2011, 09:57:44 pm »

Quote from: houston-nat on October 31, 2011, 09:16:53 pm

I only just noticed that during the ALCS Stephen Strasburg tweeted that Justin Verlander "has to step it up." Not sure how I feel about that...

Good- I want an ace who thinks series should rest on their shoulders

cmdterps44 · « **Reply #3203 on:** October 31, 2011, 10:30:53 pm »

Quote from: houston-nat on October 31, 2011, 09:16:53 pm

I only just noticed that during the ALCS Stephen Strasburg tweeted that Justin Verlander "has to step it up." Not sure how I feel about that...

Its awesome! I mean it seems awkward for a pitcher like Strasburg to say that, especially after Verlander gave him credit for saying he and Strasburg are pretty similar... but its still cool to see Strasburg say that. Seems like he'll give it his all, all the time.

PC · « **Reply #3204 on:** October 31, 2011, 10:37:29 pm »

Quote from: houston-nat on October 31, 2011, 09:16:53 pm

I only just noticed that during the ALCS Stephen Strasburg tweeted that Justin Verlander "has to step it up." Not sure how I feel about that...

Justin Verlander was terrible in the playoffs. I'm sure he's not the only one who thought that.

Kevrock · « **Reply #3205 on:** November 01, 2011, 07:25:19 am »

Quote from: houston-nat on October 31, 2011, 09:16:53 pm

I only just noticed that during the ALCS Stephen Strasburg tweeted that Justin Verlander "has to step it up." Not sure how I feel about that...

Stepping it up doesn't necessarily mean someone is doing poorly. You have to step up and rise to the occasion when you're in big situations.

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #3206 on:** November 21, 2011, 09:26:55 am »

Greg Halman, Mariners OF, 24, stabbed to death by his brother in the Netherlands.

houston-nat · « **Reply #3207 on:** November 21, 2011, 09:31:53 am »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on November 21, 2011, 09:26:55 am

Greg Halman, Mariners OF, 24, stabbed to death by his brother in the Netherlands.

Wow.

That's awful.

Puts even Wilson in perspective.

Kevrock · « **Reply #3208 on:** November 21, 2011, 09:32:27 am »

That's terrible.

MarquisDeSade · « **Reply #3209 on:** November 21, 2011, 09:48:52 am »

Absolutely horrible. I'll be rocking my Ms hat with a black bar this week in tribute. Just so, so sad.

Mr Clean · « **Reply #3210 on:** November 21, 2011, 12:27:14 pm »

According to Heyman, Marlins do not believe Pujols is 31 yrs old.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #3211 on:** November 21, 2011, 12:37:07 pm »

That is a serious WTF?!?

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on November 21, 2011, 09:26:55 am

Greg Halman, Mariners OF, 24, stabbed to death by his brother in the Netherlands.

tomterp · « **Reply #3212 on:** November 21, 2011, 12:48:00 pm »

Quote from: Mr Clean on November 21, 2011, 12:27:14 pm

According to Heyman, Marlins do not believe Pujols is 31 yrs old.

Nice, made a lowball offer, then dished out the dirt.

Still I wouldn't doubt it. What can they do, saw a tooth in half and count the rings?

Vega · « **Reply #3213 on:** November 21, 2011, 01:54:33 pm »

Quote from: Lintyfresh85 on November 21, 2011, 09:26:55 am

Greg Halman, Mariners OF, 24, stabbed to death by his brother in the Netherlands.

That is awful. He was one of my favorite Mariners. I watched several Mariners games specifically to see him play when he got called up last season. He struck out a lot, but he had excellent defensive versatility and a really nice power stroke. I think he would have been a Rick Ankiel type fourth outfielder at the very least, and perhaps a quality starter on a team with a more hitter friendly ballpark. A really horrible thing.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #3214 on:** November 21, 2011, 02:00:46 pm »

Quote from: tomterp on November 21, 2011, 12:48:00 pm

Still I wouldn't doubt it. What can they do, saw a tooth in half and count the rings?

if they are trying to attract latino fans, calling pujols a liar is an interesting tactic

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #3215 on:** November 21, 2011, 02:02:21 pm »

The onus of proof is on the Marlins to prove Pujols isn't 31 as he says... not on Albert to defend himself.

Shame on the Fish.

Kevrock · « **Reply #3216 on:** November 21, 2011, 02:05:43 pm »

Verlander wins MVP

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #3217 on:** November 21, 2011, 02:12:24 pm »

Good for him.

Oddly enough, I just found out yesterday that I missed being high school teammates with him by two years.

He transferred after his eight grade year at Huguenot Academy in Powhatan to Goochland High School, after Huguenot Academy became Blessed Sacrament Huguenot.

I transferred to BSH in my 10th grade year.

imref · « **Reply #3218 on:** November 21, 2011, 05:25:20 pm »

Quote from: Kevrock on November 21, 2011, 02:05:43 pm

Verlander wins MVP

hmmm, i understand the argument, but i'm still not sure a guy who plays in 35 games a year or so should get the MVP award.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #3219 on:** November 21, 2011, 05:45:18 pm »

Quote from: imref on November 21, 2011, 05:25:20 pm

hmmm, i understand the argument, but i'm still not sure a guy who plays in 35 games a year or so should get the MVP award.

one way to look at it, another is that he faced 969 batters in 2011, a far larger number than any at bats any position player had

tomterp · « **Reply #3220 on:** November 21, 2011, 08:15:59 pm »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on November 21, 2011, 05:45:18 pm

one way to look at it, another is that he faced 969 batters in 2011, a far larger number than any at bats any position player had

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #3221 on:** November 21, 2011, 08:38:28 pm »

Ellsbury had a very good case, both on traditional and non-traditional measures.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #3222 on:** November 21, 2011, 08:43:04 pm »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on November 21, 2011, 08:38:28 pm

Ellsbury had a very good case, both on traditional and non-traditional measures.

Non playoff team

Lintyfresh85 · « **Reply #3223 on:** November 21, 2011, 08:47:19 pm »

Quote from: PANatsFan on November 21, 2011, 08:43:04 pm

Non playoff team

I liked how talk radio was trying to say Ellsbury was worthy because he was on a winning team, but Bautista wasn't because he was on a losing team.

News flash, they both finished .500 or better and neither one made the playoffs.

houston-nat · « **Reply #3224 on:** November 21, 2011, 09:29:44 pm »

I just don't get the non-playoff or losing team nonsense. I mean, Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw.

I probably would have voted Ellsbury - Bautista - Verlander. Maybe Verlander second.